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The Griffins Head (Shepherd Neame)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter |  | 3 |
| Shepherd Neame - Best Bitter | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | | 2 |
| Shepherd Neame - Samuel Adams Blonde Ambition |  | 1 |
| Lacons - Legacy |  | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | | 1 |
| Shepherd Neame - Goldings (superseded by 4.1% version) |  | 1 |
Visits Details
07 May 2019 (Jack William)
Afternoon - a few eaters in. Warm and cosy inside.
I have mixed feelings about this pub - great to see it flourishing but the prices are eye-watering £4.30 a pint in the sticks.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Samuel Adams Blonde Ambition | 4.50 | | Very tasty. A premium price from Sheps as it is labelled a “craft beer”. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
17 Mar 2017 (Magnus Greel)
Temporarily closed due to fire damage.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
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04 Apr 2014 (Brian)
Quite a few in late Friday afternoon / early evening. The beer quality here is excellent and having a guest on in a SN pub makes a difference.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacons - Legacy | 4.40 | | Very citrusy blond beer. |
| Shepherd Neame - The Faversham Steam Brewery - Whitstable Bay Pale Ale | 3.90 | | Really nice, fresh, clean beer. Nothing too remarkable about it, but really nice nevertheless. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried |
09 Dec 2006 (Brian)
Walked down from the Fitzwalter's just as the sun was setting. Stood by the fire with the handfull of other customers.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Late Red | 4.50 | | Probably my favourite Sheps beer. It has a depth of flavour with a sweet / spice mix. |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Seemed a little thin. Clean enough but without any real character. This is a truly average pint. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
20 Aug 2005 (Andrew)
It was late afternoon and the pub had a handful of people in. This is a lovely building with it's nooks and crannies and the garden is very pleasant too
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Goldings (superseded by 4.1% version) | 4.70 | | Umm... I should have known better. This was like warm soapy water into which someone had dunked a couple of hops |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | Not Tried | |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 May 2005 (Ian)
Set in the heart of a small village full of cottages and period houses. Large half timbered building with 2 largish gardens and a barbecue hut outside for the weekends. Lovely pub in a lovely village. Owned by Shepherd Neame
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Mid brown, Shep's yeasty nose, slight hops, some fruity malt, sweetish finish with some spicy hops |
| Shepherd Neame - Best Bitter | 4.10 | | Mid brown, bit malty, bit thin, slightly apple aftertaste |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Pale brown. Slightly citric nose, bit thin, citric hoppy finish. Coming to the end of the season for this ale |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | Not Tried |
02 May 2005 (Andrew)
Sat out in the garden on a hot Sunday afternoon. The inside of the pub was more or less empty but the garden and yard area were busy. There was also a burger hut open
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Neame - Best Bitter | 4.10 | | Well it tasted bitter, I'll give it that. ...but it also tasted like pubs smell the morning after |
| Shepherd Neame - Master Brew Bitter | 3.70 | | Hoppy? Slighly. Malty? Slightly. Have it again? No. |
| Shepherd Neame - Spitfire (or Spitfire Amber Ale) | 4.20 | | I've never been a big fan of this beer but even so it wasn't up to its usual standard |
| Shepherd Neame - Early Bird | 4.30 | | Astringently hoppy but slighly tired. Good pale amber colour but I've had better pints of Early Bird this year |
About The Griffins Head
Summary of Beer Scores
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| 1 |
| 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
The pub is found in Chillenden, Kent, CT3 1PS.
An old oak beamed pub with good flagstone floors. It has 2 beer gardens and a small outside cookhouse from where you can buy burgers and the like. Children not admitted to the pub.
We have visited this pub 7 times, seen 9 different beers and tried them all.
Postcode: CT3 1PS